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Tepper Bets Against Apple (AAPL) as Valuation and Margin Pressures Rise

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  • David Tepper's Appaloosa Management trimmed positions in memory chipmakers and purchased $242 million in Apple put options.
  • Higher memory component costs threaten Apple's gross margins, while its elevated valuation of 36 times forward earnings presents downside risks.
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